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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85B28E — Sage
#85B28E is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 132° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #85B28E
- f6f9f6
- d9e7dc
- bcd5c1
- 9fc3a6
- 82b18c
- 659f71
- 52835c
- 406648
- 2e4933
- 1c2d1f
- 0a100b
Color schemes using #85B28E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#85B28E FAQ
What color is #85B28E?
#85B28E is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 132 degrees, 23% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85B28E?
#85B28E is rgb(133, 178, 142) in RGB, hsl(132, 23%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 20%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85B28E?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.76:1.
What colors go well with #85B28E?
Its direct complement is #B285A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A585B2 and #B28592 gives you contrast without the vibration.